The Kuala Lumpur Social Welfare Organisation claims that the commotion in Kampung Sungai Baru yesterday was sparked by external parties attempting to sway residents into rejecting the area’s redevelopment project.

Its chairperson, Hussen Zulkarai, said the actions of these outsiders, who allegedly provoked tensions on the ground, were unwarranted, especially since many residents had already agreed to relocate and accept the compensation offered by the developer.